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Add 56/48 and 45/70

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 45/70

56/48 + 45/70 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   45/70 = 45 × 24/70 × 24 = 1080/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1680 + 1080/1680 = 1960 + 1080/1680 = 3040/1680
5. 3040/1680 simplified gives 38/21
6. So, 56/48 + 45/70 = 38/21
   In mixed form: 117/21

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